About Merling
The surname Merling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merlinc," meaning "little blackbird." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a blackbird, such as a dark complexion or a melodious voice. The name may have also been given to someone who worked as a bird catcher or had a connection to birds in some way.
The surname Merling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Merling based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Merling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Merling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Merling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.